WTC View has been on my list since I started my rental account so there were high expectations for this film. The post 9/11 climate in New York is an interesting and unique topic for films because the general focus has usually been on war.
Eric (Michael Urie) placed an advert for a flat mate the day before the attacks for his flat that looks over the World Trade Centre. He then struggles to find one despite interviewing a political advisor, a construction worker, a bonds trader and an idealistic student, each giving their perspective on the attacks. While all this happens, Eric is in denial about his grief.
Michael Urie plays Eric well and differs from his following role of Mark in Ugly Betty. He managed to tone down the campness and pitched the character well. Some of the supporting cast were wooden at times but you forgive the film because of its low budget.
It works well as a concept but I still remained slightly underwhelmed. The film is based on Brian Sloane's play and therefore is predominately dialogue and not much actually happens. This itself is not a problem but the transfer from stage to screen did not quite work. I do not know what it was but there was something missing.
3.5/5 - Good but missing something
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